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View never-before-seen artworks in this exhibition celebrating the legacy of Eric Carle.
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The Carle is the international champion for picture books. We collect, preserve, and present picture books and picture-book illustrations for audiences passionate about children’s literature.

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Child playing on seashore with seagulls flying overhead.
Current Exhibition

Speechless: The Art of Wordless Picture Books

July 17 - December 5, 2021
Seeing is believing in this celebration of wordless picture books.
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Three examples of books made from past Everyday Art Projects, accompanied by string, two-hole punchers, a crown binding, and a long reach stapler.
Making Art Together

Preserving Past Projects

A look at how our collections of past art projects turn into books. 
Illustration of child holding book with stars against red and white striped background.
Online Exhibition

Asians, Everyday

Twenty-six artists present affirming stories of Asian American life.
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Book cover of Tiny Bird, showing a hummingbird flying towards an orange flower.
Artists & Authors
Talks

The 10th Annual Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Wendell Minor


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In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture, Wendell Minor reflects on his five decades in the publishing world.
Two kids sit across from each other and look at fish bowl.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Jenn Bailey


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Join us for this storytime celebrating the everyday magic of friendship!
A brown-skinned boy with glasses holds a book in his hands.
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Angela DiTerlizzi and Tom Booth


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Join us for a laugh-out-loud, interactive storytime with a book that breaks the fourth wall!
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In the Bookshop

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Currently on our minds: spooky (but not too spooky!) picture books
A smiling girl in a black dress stands next to her cat in front of a house full of smiling ghosts.

Ghosts in the House

A child in pajamas opens a door and sheds light down a dark stairwell.

The Dark

A spooky abandoned house with windows that look like a face stands next to a spooky bare tree and black cat.

Hardly Haunted

A scared looking rabbit is being followed by giant carrots with angry monster-like faces.

Creepy Carrots

A surprised child looks at a monster, witch, and ghost peering out from the cover of the book.

The Fun Book of Scary Stuff

A black cat walks by tombstones, a skeleton and mummy in front of a full moon.

Los Gatos Black on Halloween